All stories about Corporate Governance on BoardProspectshttp://news.boardprospects.com/topic/profile/corporate-governance/All stories about Corporate Governance on BoardProspectsen-usFri, 24 May 2019 23:20:43 -0400News, Sports, BusinessArgo Group Shareholders Narrowly Approve Executive Pay Planhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700678/argo-group-shareholders-narrowly-approve-executive/Two major proxy advisory firms, which counsel institutional investors on corporate governance split on whether to support Argo's pay plan. Institutional ...Fri, 24 May 2019 23:20:43 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700678/argo-group-shareholders-narrowly-approve-executive/BoardNews
<p>Two major proxy advisory firms, which counsel institutional investors on corporate governance split on whether to support Argo's pay plan. Institutional&nbsp;...</p>
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StreetInsider.comMagellan Midstream Partners (MMP) Reports Election of Chansoo Joung to Boardhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700267/magellan-midstream-partners-mmp-reports-election-o/... member for Apache Corporation, where he chairs the audit committee and is a member of the corporate governance and nominating committee...Fri, 24 May 2019 14:20:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700267/magellan-midstream-partners-mmp-reports-election-o/BoardMoves
<p>... member for Apache Corporation, where he chairs the audit committee and is a member of the corporate governance and nominating committee...</p>
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Erin Arvedlundphilly.comCould Vanguard One Day Control 30 percent of the US Stock Market?http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700490/could-vanguard-one-day-control-30-percent-of-the-u/... of U.S. equities and has a group dedicated to corporate governance . ... indicating government intervention may be the only thing that could halt its ...Fri, 24 May 2019 21:15:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700490/could-vanguard-one-day-control-30-percent-of-the-u/BoardBlogs
<p>... of U.S. equities and has a group dedicated to corporate governance . ... indicating government intervention may be the only thing that could halt its&nbsp;...</p>
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Harold Brubakerphilly.comUniversal Health Services Director Resigns After Rare Shareholder Rebukehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700429/universal-health-services-director-resigns-after-r/It's an anti-management vote," said Charles Elson, director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware...Fri, 24 May 2019 19:41:55 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3700429/universal-health-services-director-resigns-after-r/BoardNews
<p>It's an anti-management vote,&rdquo; said Charles Elson, director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware...</p>
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fortune.comGovernance Experts on Boeing: 'There Is Something Wrong with the Board'http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3699448/governance-experts-on-boeing-there-is-something-wr/As Boeing takes steps to get its embattled 737 MAX aircraft up and flying again, investigations and lawsuits continue to pile up in the aftermath of October's Lion Air Flight 610 crash and March's Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accident, taking a total of 346 lives. The crisis has caused frustrated stakeholders and corporate governance experts to question both the makeup of the board, and how they're responding— placing a collection of people who are used to operating in inner sanctums under intense scrutiny and pressure...Fri, 24 May 2019 06:40:33 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3699448/governance-experts-on-boeing-there-is-something-wr/BoardBlogs
<p>As Boeing takes steps to get its embattled 737 MAX aircraft up and flying again, investigations and lawsuits continue to pile up in the aftermath of October&rsquo;s Lion Air Flight 610 crash and March&rsquo;s Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accident, taking a total of 346 lives. The crisis has caused frustrated stakeholders and corporate governance experts to question both the makeup of the board, and how they&rsquo;re responding&mdash; placing a collection of people who are used to operating in inner sanctums under intense scrutiny and pressure...</p>
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Hazel BradfordPensions & InvestmentsSEC Adds Proxy Advisors, Shareholder Proposal Thresholds to Regulatory Agendahttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3698650/sec-adds-proxy-advisors-shareholder-proposal-thres/Many companies have voluntarily adopted corporate governance best practices contained in CII's policies in response to shareholder proposals...Thu, 23 May 2019 20:44:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3698650/sec-adds-proxy-advisors-shareholder-proposal-thres/BoardBlogs
<p>Many companies have voluntarily adopted corporate governance best practices contained in CII's policies in response to shareholder proposals...</p>
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CIO ReviewCIOReviewBlockchain: Revolutionizing Corporate Governancehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3696634/blockchain-revolutionizing-corporate-governance/Also, the proof-of-work approach of bitcoin in lodging transactions can lead to corporate governance of the system. Manufacturers making specialized ...Wed, 22 May 2019 13:33:45 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3696634/blockchain-revolutionizing-corporate-governance/BoardBlogs
<p>Also, the proof-of-work approach of bitcoin in lodging transactions can lead to corporate governance of the system. Manufacturers making specialized&nbsp;...</p>
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GoogleVoce Issues Statement Regarding Argo Proxy Contesthttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3694962/voce-issues-statement-regarding-argo-proxy-contest/Urges Shareholders to vote AGAINST Company's Nominees on the White ... company and, frankly, anyone who cares about corporate governance...Tue, 21 May 2019 11:44:57 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3694962/voce-issues-statement-regarding-argo-proxy-contest/BoardNews
<p>Urges Shareholders to vote AGAINST Company's Nominees on the White ... company and, frankly, anyone who cares about corporate governance...</p>
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bclplaw?lang=enLegal News, Lawyers, Law Firms77 Percent of Bank Boards Commit this Mistakehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3694653/77-percent-of-bank-boards-commit-this-mistake/Two weeks ago, Jim McAlpin and I had the pleasure of leading five peer group exchanges on corporate governance at the 2019 Bank Director Bank ...Tue, 21 May 2019 00:32:16 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3694653/77-percent-of-bank-boards-commit-this-mistake/BoardBlogs
<p>Two weeks ago, Jim McAlpin and I had the pleasure of leading five peer group exchanges on corporate governance at the 2019 Bank Director Bank&nbsp;...</p>
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StreetInsider.comLegg Mason Appoints Nelson Peltz and Ed Garden of Trian Partners to Boardhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3694216/legg-mason-appoints-nelson-peltz-and-ed-garden-of-/Mr. Peltz and Mr. Garden commented, "As one of the company's largest ... the most influential people in the global corporate governance arena...Mon, 20 May 2019 22:32:48 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3694216/legg-mason-appoints-nelson-peltz-and-ed-garden-of-/BoardMoves
<p>Mr. Peltz and Mr. Garden commented, &ldquo;As one of the company's largest ... the most influential people in the global corporate governance arena...</p>
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GoogleBlackhawk Bancorp, Inc. Elects Directors and Announces Retirementhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3687121/blackhawk-bancorp-inc-elects-directors-and-announc/"He brings a wealth of knowledge, including merger and acquisition expertise and public company corporate governance practices. His extensive ...Thu, 16 May 2019 22:54:15 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3687121/blackhawk-bancorp-inc-elects-directors-and-announc/BoardMoves
<p>"He brings a wealth of knowledge, including merger and acquisition expertise and public company corporate governance practices. His extensive&nbsp;...</p>
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GoogleHomeStreet Sends Letter to Shareholdershttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3685782/homestreet-sends-letter-to-shareholders/These conversations included discussions about results of operations, the business strategy of the Company, corporate governance policies, ...Thu, 16 May 2019 13:26:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3685782/homestreet-sends-letter-to-shareholders/BoardNews
<p>These conversations included discussions about results of operations, the business strategy of the Company, corporate governance policies,&nbsp;...</p>
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forbes.comHow To Be A Valuable Board Memberhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3684586/how-to-be-a-valuable-board-member/Joining a board of directors sometimes has the connotation that it's an easy job you accept after retiring from your career. People tend to think that board members just play golf and show up to quarterly meetings to review the board package, the budget and look over financials...Wed, 15 May 2019 12:06:14 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3684586/how-to-be-a-valuable-board-member/BoardBlogs
<p><span>Joining a board of directors sometimes has the connotation that it&rsquo;s an easy job you accept after retiring from your career. People tend to think that board members just play golf and show up to quarterly meetings to review the board package, the budget and look over financials...</span></p>
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News, Sports, BusinessProxy Advisory Firm Recommends Argo Shareholders Oust San Antonio-Based Chairmanhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3684550/proxy-advisory-firm-recommends-argo-shareholders-o/In a report, Glass Lewis said Voce has raised valid questions about "high expenses" and highlighted "several inferior corporate governance practices" ...Wed, 15 May 2019 15:49:26 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3684550/proxy-advisory-firm-recommends-argo-shareholders-o/BoardNews
<p>In a report, Glass Lewis said Voce has raised valid questions about &ldquo;high expenses&rdquo; and highlighted &ldquo;several inferior corporate governance practices&rdquo;&nbsp;...</p>
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GoogleArgo Comments on Glass Lewis Reporthttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3684322/argo-comments-on-glass-lewis-report/We particularly value the support of ISS, which recognizes the strength of our Board's nominees and our commitment to strong corporate governance ...Wed, 15 May 2019 13:25:25 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3684322/argo-comments-on-glass-lewis-report/BoardNews
<p>We particularly value the support of ISS, which recognizes the strength of our Board's nominees and our commitment to strong corporate governance ...</p>
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GoogleRepresentative from Dalton Investments Invited to Join the Board of Directors of T&K Tokahttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3683417/representative-from-dalton-investments-invited-to-/"Japan's corporate governance initiative has greatly improved the opportunity for large shareholders to voice their recommendations and Dalton has a ...Tue, 14 May 2019 14:52:30 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3683417/representative-from-dalton-investments-invited-to-/BoardNews
<p>&ldquo;Japan's corporate governance initiative has greatly improved the opportunity for large shareholders to voice their recommendations and Dalton has a&nbsp;...</p>
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mondaq.comUnited States: SEC Commissioner Peirce "Airs Her Grievances" With CIIhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3682564/united-states-sec-commissioner-peirce-airs-her-gri/Moreover, "many improvements in U.S. corporate governance practices would not have occurred without a robust shareowner proposal process in ...Tue, 14 May 2019 02:30:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3682564/united-states-sec-commissioner-peirce-airs-her-gri/BoardNews
<p>Moreover, "many improvements in U.S. corporate governance practices would not have occurred without a robust shareowner proposal process in&nbsp;...</p>
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Directors and BoardsCelebrities in the Boardroomhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3681624/celebrities-in-the-boardroom/She also is on the board of Internet holding company IAC. ... He is a member of the executive and nominating and corporate governance committees ...Mon, 13 May 2019 16:22:49 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3681624/celebrities-in-the-boardroom/BoardBlogs
<p>She also is on the board of Internet holding company IAC. ... He is a member of the executive and nominating and corporate governance committees&nbsp;...</p>
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GoogleToshiba Nominates Non-Japanese to Board, Marking Shift for Japan Inchttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3680838/toshiba-nominates-non-japanese-to-board-marking-sh/... mainly from foreign players, has been gaining momentum in Japan with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocating strengthening corporate governance...Mon, 13 May 2019 05:45:37 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3680838/toshiba-nominates-non-japanese-to-board-marking-sh/BoardNews
<p>... mainly from foreign players, has been gaining momentum in Japan with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocating strengthening corporate governance...</p>
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PR NewswireUnivar Solutions Appoints Christopher D. Pappas as Independent Lead Director of its Board of Directorshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3673403/univar-solutions-appoints-christopher-d-pappas-as-/DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Christopher D. Pappas as Independent Lead Director for its Board of Directors. Pappas succeeds William S. Stavropoulos who will continue to serve on the Board. Pappas will also continue as Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair...Thu, 09 May 2019 06:53:46 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3673403/univar-solutions-appoints-christopher-d-pappas-as-/BoardMoves
<p>DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Christopher D. Pappas as Independent Lead Director for its Board of Directors.&nbsp; Pappas succeeds William S. Stavropoulos who will continue to serve on the Board. Pappas will also continue as Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair...</p>
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boardprospects.comCorporate Governance and its Effect on Financial Marketshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3673400/corporate-governance-and-its-effect-on-financial-m/Thu, 09 May 2019 06:51:41 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3673400/corporate-governance-and-its-effect-on-financial-m/BoardBlogs
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paulschottGreenwichTime.comTeamsters Lobbying for XPO Logistics Board Changeshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3672883/teamsters-lobbying-for-xpo-logistics-board-changes/In a statement, the board stood by the company's corporate governance and backed Jacobs who has served as chairman since the company was ...Wed, 08 May 2019 22:25:20 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3672883/teamsters-lobbying-for-xpo-logistics-board-changes/BoardNews
<p>In a statement, the board stood by the company's corporate governance and backed Jacobs who has served as chairman since the company was&nbsp;...</p>
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PR NewswireVelan Delivers Letter to the Board of Progenics Pharmaceuticalshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3668910/velan-delivers-letter-to-the-board-of-progenics-ph/ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Velan Capital, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Velan"), one of the largest stockholders of Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company")(NASDAQ: PGNX), today announced that it has delivered a letter to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company expressing its concerns with the Company's persistent underperformance and poor corporate governance practices and stating its intent to hold certain members of the Board accountable at the Company's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders...Mon, 06 May 2019 08:48:21 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3668910/velan-delivers-letter-to-the-board-of-progenics-ph/BoardNews
<p>ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Velan Capital, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Velan"), one of the largest stockholders of Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company")(NASDAQ: PGNX), today announced that it has delivered a letter to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company expressing its concerns with the Company's persistent underperformance and poor corporate governance practices and stating its intent to hold certain members of the Board accountable at the Company's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders...</p>
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The Washington Post'Safety Was Just a Given': Inside Boeing's Boardroom Amid the 737 Max Crisishttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3667977/safety-was-just-a-given-inside-boeings-boardroom-a/Before approving plans for a new jetliner called the 737 Max, Boeing's board of directors discussed how quickly and cheaply it could be built to compete with a rival — but the members didn't ask detailed questions about the airplane's safety, according to three people present for the meetings...Sun, 05 May 2019 19:44:18 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3667977/safety-was-just-a-given-inside-boeings-boardroom-a/BoardBlogs
<p><span>Before approving plans for a new jetliner called the 737 Max, Boeing&rsquo;s board of directors discussed how quickly and cheaply it could be built to compete with a rival &mdash; but the members didn&rsquo;t ask detailed questions about the airplane&rsquo;s safety, according to three people present for the meetings...</span></p>
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mondaq.comUnited States: Fiduciary Duties Of Dissenting Directors And Their Boards – Stobart v Tinklerhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3663220/united-states-fiduciary-duties-of-dissenting-direc/In particular, the court disapproved of the director going "straight to shareholders" with what he said were corporate governance concerns, rather than ...Thu, 02 May 2019 12:37:30 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3663220/united-states-fiduciary-duties-of-dissenting-direc/BoardBlogs
<p>In particular, the court disapproved of the director going "straight to shareholders" with what he said were corporate governance concerns, rather than&nbsp;...</p>
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Stock Market News & Financial AnalysisBerkshire Violated Its Own Board Independence Ruleshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3661743/berkshire-violated-its-own-board-independence-rule/On March 15, 2019, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A and BRK.B) disclosed that Walter Scott, Jr., an independent member of the board of directors and up for re-election, and also the Chairman of the Governance Committee, which reviews the independence of directors at Berkshire as well as...Wed, 01 May 2019 11:56:36 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3661743/berkshire-violated-its-own-board-independence-rule/BoardBlogs
<p>On March 15, 2019, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A and BRK.B) disclosed that Walter Scott, Jr., an independent member of the board of directors and up for re-election, and also the Chairman of the Governance Committee, which reviews the independence of directors at Berkshire as well as...</p>
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GoogleVoce Capital Issues Detailed Presentation Demonstrating How Argo's Board Could Unlock Substantial Shareholder Valuehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3661494/voce-capital-issues-detailed-presentation-demonstr/Voce believes a top-to-bottom investigation of Argo's corporate governance practices is urgently required. This should take the form of an immediate ...Wed, 01 May 2019 13:29:16 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3661494/voce-capital-issues-detailed-presentation-demonstr/BoardNews
<p>Voce believes a top-to-bottom investigation of Argo's corporate governance practices is urgently required. This should take the form of an immediate&nbsp;...</p>
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National Review OnlineThe NRA's Board of Directors Faces Big, High-Stakes Decisionshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3657737/the-nras-board-of-directors-faces-big-high-stakes-/Indianapolis, Ind. — As the most dramatic National Rifle Association annual meeting approaches its conclusion, the organization's board of directors is now forced to confront several interconnected problems...Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:46:35 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3657737/the-nras-board-of-directors-faces-big-high-stakes-/BoardBlogs
<p><em>Indianapolis, Ind.</em><span>&nbsp;&mdash; As the most dramatic National Rifle Association annual meeting approaches its conclusion, the organization&rsquo;s board of directors is now forced to confront several interconnected problems...</span></p>
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GoogleDaniel Loeb's Lessons on Corporate Governancehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3655764/daniel-loeb-s-lessons-on-corporate-governance/We believe certain governance factors and incentives are useful to evaluate management skill and thus, company quality. More carefully and ...Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:40:37 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3655764/daniel-loeb-s-lessons-on-corporate-governance/BoardBlogs
<p>We believe certain governance factors and incentives are useful to evaluate management skill and thus, company quality. More carefully and&nbsp;...</p>
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corpgov.law.harvard.eduProviding Retail Investors a Voice in the Proxy Processhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3651875/providing-retail-investors-a-voice-in-the-proxy-pr/As the SEC continues its consultation into the proxy process, in particular its consideration of the role of proxy advisory firms in that process, it's more important than ever to understand how this process affects average retail investors and what, if any, changes they'd like to see. To that end, I collaborated with wealth management research specialist Spectrem Group, to design a survey of retail investor to hear directly from the ultimate stakeholders of proxy voting...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:41:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3651875/providing-retail-investors-a-voice-in-the-proxy-pr/BoardBlogs
<p><span>As the SEC continues its consultation into the proxy process, in particular its consideration of the role of proxy advisory firms in that process, it&rsquo;s more important than ever to understand how this process affects average retail investors and what, if any, changes they&rsquo;d like to see. To that end, I collaborated with wealth management research specialist Spectrem Group, to design a survey of retail investor to hear directly from the ultimate stakeholders of proxy voting...</span></p>
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GoogleBayer's CEO Expected to Face Tight Shareholder Vote on Fridayhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3650399/bayer-s-ceo-expected-to-face-tight-shareholder-vot/A new leader from outside Bayer would need too much time to get oriented, Ingo Speich, chief of sustainability and corporate governance at Deka ...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:18:45 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3650399/bayer-s-ceo-expected-to-face-tight-shareholder-vot/BoardNews
<p>A new leader from outside Bayer would need too much time to get oriented, Ingo Speich, chief of sustainability and corporate governance at Deka&nbsp;...</p>
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Legal News, Lawyers, Law FirmsBlog: Is "stale" a Big Reason for "male and pale" Boards?http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3650216/blog-is-stale-a-big-reason-for-male-and-pale-board/Here is the lede from this WSJ article: "A stubborn paradox reigns across U.S. boardrooms: Companies are appointing more women to board seats than ever, yet the overall share of female directors is barely budging." In comments to the WSJ, the managing director for corporate governance research at the Conference Board indicated that, in "the last two decades, there's been a sweeping revolution in the field of corporate governance….Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:18:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3650216/blog-is-stale-a-big-reason-for-male-and-pale-board/BoardBlogs
<p>Here is the lede from this WSJ article: &ldquo;A stubborn paradox reigns across U.S. boardrooms: Companies are appointing more women to board seats than ever, yet the overall share of female directors is barely budging.&rdquo; In comments to the WSJ, the managing director for corporate governance research at the Conference Board indicated that, in &ldquo;the last two decades, there&rsquo;s been a sweeping revolution in the field of corporate governance&hellip;.&nbsp;</p>
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BloombergActivist Hedge Fund Urges Singapore REIT Merger to Boost Valuehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3649780/activist-hedge-fund-urges-singapore-reit-merger-to/The firms' overlapping investment mandates could lead to corporate governance concerns, particularly when it comes to acquisitions, Quarz said in a ...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:15:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3649780/activist-hedge-fund-urges-singapore-reit-merger-to/BoardNews
<p>The firms' overlapping investment mandates could lead to corporate governance concerns, particularly when it comes to acquisitions, Quarz said in a&nbsp;...</p>
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BloombergNissan Needs a Makeover to Kickstart Profits Againhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3649618/nissan-needs-a-makeover-to-kickstart-profits-again/That was followed by Nissan agreeing to add more independent directors and embracing a new set of corporate governance rules to abolish a ...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:56:15 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3649618/nissan-needs-a-makeover-to-kickstart-profits-again/BoardBlogs
<p>That was followed by Nissan agreeing to add more independent directors and embracing a new set of corporate governance rules to abolish a&nbsp;...</p>
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corpgov.law.harvard.eduFive Ways to Enhance Board Oversight of Culturehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3649125/five-ways-to-enhance-board-oversight-of-culture/Corporate culture is defined by the implicit, unwritten rules that create expectations for how people choose to behave. It is reflected by what people actually do every day, by what's celebrated, emphasized and overlooked. Culture is also how companies create and protect value through people. A company's intangible assets, which include talent and culture, are now estimated to make up 52% of a company's market value...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:07:51 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3649125/five-ways-to-enhance-board-oversight-of-culture/BoardBlogs
<p><span>Corporate culture is defined by the implicit, unwritten rules that create expectations for how people choose to behave. It is reflected by what people actually do every day, by what&rsquo;s celebrated, emphasized and overlooked. Culture is also how companies create and protect value through people. A company&rsquo;s intangible assets, which include talent and culture, are now estimated to make up 52% of a company&rsquo;s market value...</span></p>
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Stock Market Quotes and NewsAnadarko Boosted CEO's Payout Just Before $33 Billion Chevron Mergerhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3648108/anadarko-boosted-ceo-s-payout-just-before-33-billi/Anadarko Petroleum Corp., a day before announcing its sale for $33 billion, sweetened the payout its top executives can reap in the event of a deal by millions of dollars, according to a compensation firm's analysis of the company's changes...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:29:03 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3648108/anadarko-boosted-ceo-s-payout-just-before-33-billi/BoardNews
<p>Anadarko Petroleum Corp., a day before announcing its sale for $33 billion, sweetened the payout its top executives can reap in the event of a deal by millions of dollars, according to a compensation firm's analysis of the company's changes...</p>
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BloombergBayer's Embattled CEO Faces Growing Opposition From Shareholdershttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3648265/bayer-s-embattled-ceo-faces-growing-opposition-fro/"In all good conscience, we can't exculpate management if so much ... chief of sustainability and corporate governance at Deka Investment, one of ...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:33:45 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3648265/bayer-s-embattled-ceo-faces-growing-opposition-fro/BoardNews
<p>&ldquo;In all good conscience, we can't exculpate management if so much ... chief of sustainability and corporate governance at Deka Investment, one of&nbsp;...</p>
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Yahoo! FinanceTesla Board Shakeup Seen as `Important Step' in Governancehttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3645375/tesla-board-shakeup-seen-as-important-step-apos-in/(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. will bid farewell to longtime directors and reduce the size of its 11-member board to nine as the automaker ushers in a new era of corporate governance. Director terms will be cut to two years from three, allowing shareholders to vote on the board's performance with greater frequency, according to a proxy filed Friday...Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:32:28 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3645375/tesla-board-shakeup-seen-as-important-step-apos-in/BoardBlogs
<p>(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. will bid farewell to longtime directors and reduce the size of its 11-member board to nine as the automaker ushers in a new era of corporate governance. Director terms will be cut to two years from three, allowing shareholders to vote on the board&rsquo;s performance with greater frequency, according to a proxy filed Friday...</p>
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Stock Market Quotes and NewsL Brands: In Corporate Governance Agreement With Barington Capitalhttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3640492/l-brands-in-corporate-governance-agreement-with-ba/L Brands has reached an agreement about its board with activist investor Barington Capital, and has agreed to make governance enhancements. The parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works will nominate Anne Sheehan, former head of corporate governance for the California State Teachers' Retirement System, to its board, along with former JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) executive Sarah E. Nash...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:44:04 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3640492/l-brands-in-corporate-governance-agreement-with-ba/BoardNews
<p>L Brands has reached an agreement about its board with activist investor Barington Capital, and has agreed to make governance enhancements. The parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath &amp; Body Works will nominate Anne Sheehan, former head of corporate governance for the California State Teachers' Retirement System, to its board, along with former JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (JPM) executive Sarah E. Nash...</p>
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corpgov.law.harvard.edu2019 Say on Pay & Proxy Resultshttp://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3640007/2019-say-on-pay-proxy-results/Average Say on Pay support in 2018 declined to the lowest level observed since 2012, driven by an increase in the number of companies receiving vote support below 70%. Shareholder engagement increased on environmental proposals; other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics; Board diversity; and the use of GAAP versus non-GAAP performance metrics in compensation program design...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:31:00 -0400http://boardprospects.hivefire.com/articles/3640007/2019-say-on-pay-proxy-results/BoardBlogs
<p><span>Average Say on Pay support in 2018 declined to the lowest level observed since 2012, driven by an increase in the number of companies receiving vote support below 70%. Shareholder engagement increased on environmental proposals; other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics; Board diversity; and the use of GAAP versus non-GAAP performance metrics in compensation program design...</span></p>
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